Overview
Duration
4 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $36,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
In this degree, you'll learn how to manage the social and spatial conditions of urban life, helping to create a more sustainable future.
With a strong focus on practical, hands-on teaching, you'll learn state-of-the-art drawing studios and work on real industry projects. You'll be taught by academics who have a strong footing in the industry and have the opportunity to network and connect with industry professionals throughout your degree.
What's more, you'll get the chance to undertake an industry placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice and make valuable industry contacts before you graduate.
In your final year you will complete an independent research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. The Honours program is a critical element for students seeking a direct pathway into research, academia and employment in many consulting and government organisations who prioritise the employment of honours graduates.
Program accreditation:
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) is accredited by the Planning Institute of Australia.
Attendance information:
The Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) is offered full-time on-campus at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
Graduate outcomes:
As a graduate, you can follow several different career paths, including urban planner, land development designer, regional planner, environmental planner or traffic and transport planner, to name just a few.
You could find employment opportunities with all levels of government, especially state and local government agencies as well as business and industry groups, community organisations and private consulting firms.
You may find work in development companies implementing proposals for new housing estates, tourism complexes, transport networks, shopping centres and other commercial projects.
Key employment sectors*
*Councils
*Government
*Land development
*Construction industry
Potential job outcomes:
*Urban/town planner
*Strategic planner
*Regional planner
*Environmental planner
*Land development designer
*Traffic and transport planner
*Social planner
